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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.55, 8,456.02 and 3,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.55, 8,456.02 and 3,333.05 is: 4,599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.55 : 8,456.02 = 3,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.55/8,456.02 = 3,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.55x = 8,456.02 × 3,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.55x = 28,184,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,337.46/6,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.61

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